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HDHomerun Premium offers 45 streaming channels for $34 a month

Phil Nickinson 2 hours ago

The new streaming service will work on existing HDHomerun boxes.

Grab free loot

How to unlock free Rainbow Six Siege charms with Twitch Drops

Matt Brown 4 hours ago

How to claim free Rainbow Six Siege charms with Six Major Twitch Drops on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

What's on?

Netflix is testing video promos in between episodes for some users

Joe Maring 4 hours ago 35

Here's everything you should know about the world's most popular video streaming service — Netflix!

Lucky number three

Pixel 3 XL and its unforgiving notch pop up in Toronto

Joe Maring 7 hours ago 420

The Pixel and Pixel 2 have proven to be some of the best Android phones of recent years, so what's Google got in store for round three?

Hello Moto

This is the Moto AI — Motorola's first smart speaker

Joe Maring 8 hours ago 3

After kicking out a number of Android phones, Motorola's apparently gearing up to enter the smart speaker market with the Moto AI.

Crystal Case Clash!

Let your Samsung Galaxy S9's beauty shine through our favorite clear cases

Ara Wagoner 8 hours ago 12

There are a lot of clear Samsung Galaxy S9+ cases out there, but these have the style, grace, and substance to protect your phone while flaunting its beauty to the world.

Save today!

Epson's 1080p projector, Xbox Live, and more are discounted today

Jared DiPane 8 hours ago

We have our eyes on the deals all day long so you can take a break. Be sure to check out the big discounts on tons of Amazon hardware, Epson's 1080p home cinema projector, Sennheiser's open-back headphones, and more!

Save right now!

Save $30 on Amazon's latest streaming hardware, the Fire TV Cube

Jared DiPane 8 hours ago

Add Alexa voice control to your entire entertainment system.

What's new!

What's new on Amazon Prime Video for September 2018

Phil Nickinson 9 hours ago 1

New Amazon Prime Originals abound, including Pete the Cat and Shakespeare's King Lear.

Hey Alexa

Which Amazon Echo should you buy?

Phil Nickinson 9 hours ago

There now are five distinct versions of the Amazon Echo. Here's the best one for most folks, and how each could fit your needs.

Flagship incoming

The Nokia 9 could be announced on August 21

Joe Maring 9 hours ago 16

Nokia's holding an event on August 21 to announce its "most awaited phone", and all bets are on this being the flagship Nokia 9.

Progress at a cost

4 ways Android apps make Chromebooks more like Windows PCs

Jason Ward 10 hours ago 3

Google markets Chromebooks as more secure, simpler to use, and easier to maintain than Windows PCs, but Android apps on Chrome may have changed things.

ready for launch

Microsoft Launcher beta update cleans up the feed, lets Cortana read texts

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 10 hours ago 4

Cortana is a little smarter and the Launcher Feed is a little cleaner in the latest update for the Microsoft Launcher beta on Android.

We are Legion

This subtle Caseology Legion Case is stylish and nostalgic

Ara Wagoner 10 hours ago

Some cases are bold; some cases are fashionable; some cases are subtle. The Caseology Legion is all three, and it's ready to protect your Samsung Galaxy S9+ from an unforgiving world.

Brick and mortar

A permanent Google retail store may be launching in Chicago

Joe Maring 10 hours ago

After toying with small pop-up shops here and there, a new report says Google is working on launching a full-fledged retail store in Chicago.

Hey big brother

Google's updated its support page following the Location History debacle

Joe Maring 11 hours ago 30

Turned off Location History to stop sharing your whereabouts with Google? Turns out the search giant still knows exactly where you're at.

OK Google

Google might be planning to launch its own Smart Display this year

Joe Maring 11 hours ago 2

To not much surprise, a new report claims that Google's working on its own Smart Display that'll be ready for launch come this holiday season.

Spartan Glory

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be bigger, longer than its predecessor

Quentyn Kennemer 11 hours ago 6

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey brings the series to Sparta for the ultimate greek mythology game. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Exciting stuff

The Flame Red HTC U12+ is now up for pre-order in the U.S. and Canada

Joe Maring 12 hours ago 132

Thanks to its striking colors, excellent cameras, and fake buttons, the HTC U12+ is one of 2018's most interesting flagships. Here's everything you need to know!

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

Game of the Week: Let your free time fall into the void with Hole.io!

Marc Lagace 12 hours ago 7

Our pick this week is Hole.io, a new competitive game that's oddly satisfying.

No mas

Google Goggles is finally dead as it's being replaced by Google Lens

Joe Maring 13 hours ago 1

Google Goggles has been an afterthought for quite a while, but even so, users are just now being prompted to kick it to the curb in favor of Google Lens.

1.1.1.1

Adding a different DNS to your PS4 is easy when you know where to look

Richard Devine 13 hours ago

Changing the DNS on your PS4 console isn't the most obvious thing, but once you know where it's hiding it takes only a couple of minutes. Here's what you need to know.

Time to get serious

The OnePlus 6T will launch on T-Mobile for $550 this fall

Joe Maring 13 hours ago 45

When the OnePlus 6T launches this fall, the phone will be sold in the U.S. on T-Mobile for $550.

Gamer phone

Do you need a ‘gamer phone’ if you’re a hardcore gamer?

Marc Lagace 14 hours ago 6

Mobile gaming has reached new heights in 2018. With bigger and better gaming experiences available on your phone, what's so special about "gamer phones" and why would a hardcore gamer want one?

Smarter watches

Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. TicWatch Pro: Which should you buy?

Russell Holly 15 hours ago 17

Samsung's latest wearable comes with a ton of smarts, but how does it stand up against the Wear OS champion?

A Smart Deal

UK Deal: Start your smart home with Echo Dot + Philips Hue bundles from £80

Adam Oram 15 hours ago

Alexa + Hue is a match made in heaven.

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

Xiaomi Mi A2: Everything you need to know

Harish Jonnalagadda 22 hours ago

With the Mi A2, Xiaomi has retained a lot of the elements that made last year's Mi A1 one of the best budget phones of 2017, while rolling out upgrades in key areas to make it an enticing option in 2018.

There can only be one

Latest update to Fortnite appears to fix its biggest performance issues

Marc Lagace 1 day ago 58

The developers of the Fortnite have acknowledged and addressed the game's poor performance on Android devices in a new update.

More wireless

Step up your Wi-Fi with 20% off TP-Link routers, range extenders, and more

John Levite 1 day ago

Can't go wrong with any of these products thanks to great customer service and TP-Link warranties.

Great features, low price

AmazonBasics gaming headset review: Mucho boom for your buck

Matt Brown 1 day ago

This gaming headset from Amazon provides great entry-level audio for cheap.

Stay protected

The best cases for the Moto X4

Joe Maring 1 day ago 7

The Moto X4 is a beautiful phone, and to ensure it stays that way for as long as possible, these are the cases that should be on your shortlist.

D A R K M O D E

Android Messages gets new Material Theme UI and dark mode with 3.5 update

Joe Maring 1 day ago 73

Android Messages is being updated to v3.5, bringing a refreshed UI to match Google's Material Theme design and a long-awaited dark mode!

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: Welcome to the one comma club

Do you need a ‘gamer phone’ if you’re a hardcore gamer?

What does Android Pie mean for Chromebooks?

The TicWatch Pro is the best Wear OS smartwatch you can buy right now

Latest Android news Make this your homepage

HDHomerun Premium offers 45 streaming channels for $34 a month

How to unlock free Rainbow Six Siege charms with Twitch Drops

Netflix is testing video promos in between episodes for some users

Pixel 3 XL and its unforgiving notch pop up in Toronto

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Galaxy Note 9 updated with August 2018 security patch and camera features

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: Welcome to the one comma club

These numbers show just how huge Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 launch event was

From the forums: Are you buying the Note 9 unlocked or through a carrier?

Is the Galaxy Note 9 too big for most people?

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Which storage size should I buy?

Should you buy the Galaxy Note 9 unlocked or from a carrier?

This is the Moto AI — Motorola's first smart speaker

Let your Samsung Galaxy S9's beauty shine through our favorite clear cases

Epson's 1080p projector, Xbox Live, and more are discounted today

Save $30 on Amazon's latest streaming hardware, the Fire TV Cube

The Best Smartphones

The Galaxy S9+ is the best phone out right now — period

The Moto G6 is the best budget phone you can buy right now

The Galaxy Tab S4 is the best Android tablet money can buy

The Galaxy S9+ is the best phone for most people on AT&T

The Pixel 2 XL is Verizon's best phone

Help & How To

Apartment living: Essential smart home tech for a small space

How to send and request money using Google Pay

What are Fortnite V-Bucks and what's the best way to spend them?

Sony announces that Android 9 Pie is coming to the XZ2, XZ1, XA2, and more

Protect your Fortnite account by enabling two-factor authentication

Deals

Save $30 on Amazon's latest streaming hardware, the Fire TV Cube

Amazon is offering big discounts on its own hardware today

Clean your driveway with the $120 Anker Roav electric pressure washer

The RAVPower FileHub Plus wireless travel router is less than $30 today

Save big on Cowin's noise-canceling headphones today only at Amazon Canada

Latest news

What's new on Amazon Prime Video for September 2018

Which Amazon Echo should you buy?

The Nokia 9 could be announced on August 21

4 ways Android apps make Chromebooks more like Windows PCs

Android 9 Pie

Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) is coming this fall

Android 9 Pie review: Greater than the sum of its slices

Do you love or hate Android Pie's gestures?

What does Android Pie mean for Chromebooks?

How to turn on and use Android Pie's new gesture navigation system

Microsoft Launcher beta update cleans up the feed, lets Cortana read texts

This subtle Caseology Legion Case is stylish and nostalgic

A permanent Google retail store may be launching in Chicago

Google's updated its support page following the Location History debacle

Google might be planning to launch its own Smart Display this year

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be bigger, longer than its predecessor

The Flame Red HTC U12+ is now up for pre-order in the U.S. and Canada

Game of the Week: Let your free time fall into the void with Hole.io!

Google Goggles is finally dead as it's being replaced by Google Lens

Adding a different DNS to your PS4 is easy when you know where to look

The OnePlus 6T will launch on T-Mobile for $550 this fall

Do you need a ‘gamer phone’ if you’re a hardcore gamer?

Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. TicWatch Pro: Which should you buy?

UK Deal: Start your smart home with Echo Dot + Philips Hue bundles from £80

Xiaomi Mi A2: Everything you need to know

Latest update to Fortnite appears to fix its biggest performance issues

Step up your Wi-Fi with 20% off TP-Link routers, range extenders, and more

AmazonBasics gaming headset review: Mucho boom for your buck

The best cases for the Moto X4

Android Messages gets new Material Theme UI and dark mode with 3.5 update

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